Autistic Spectrum Disorder

To help understand what are some social challenges that autistic adults typically face and for social skills tips for the autistic adult, I have interviewed therapist Jennifer Daily, LCSW.

This article is a basic overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Out of the many different mental health conditions that are usually diagnosed in early childhood, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) constitutes the majority of them. ASD is also called Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)...

Recent studies have noted a difference in diagnosis rates of autism between socioeconomic classes. Are autism rates in children really higher in wealthier families or is something else going on?

Social Stories Autism Spectrum Disorder Understanding Unwritten Social Rules

This is a brief description of dietary interventions for children with autism.

This article addresses the question of whether there is hope for children with autism and the families that love them.

This is an article that reveals the top five actions to take when children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This article explains how families and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder may prepare for young adult life.

Autism diagnosis and treatment options for disorders on the autism spectrum.

Identify the myths and get the facts about autism spectrum disorder.

The Regional Center offers help and hope to children and families effected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This becomes a particular problem as they approach puberty.

Learning of an diagnosis in your child can be devastating and Autism with it's hidden secrets and lack of understand of it can be confusing. Understanding your choices is vital to success for your child.

A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.

Autism Spectrum disorders can devistate a family and wreck a person's faith. How I survived my son's diagnosis and the spiritual growth I received through the experience.

Statistics and theories concerning Autism Spectrum Disorders and the need for love to be the one constant in the life of an ASD child.

There are many opportunities in our communities to reach out to autisic individuals and their families to provide support, love, and encouragement.

It's estimated that one in 150 children are affected by autism spectrum disorders, but aren't diagnosed until 4 years of age. Florida State University has been awarded a $1.4 million grant to help identify children with an autism spectrum disorder at an early age.

Autistic spectrum disorders are becoming more commonplace among pupils in today's schools. Less commonplace are educators adequately equipped to handle children with autistic spectrum disorders.

Myths about Autism Spectrum Disorders are examined

The vivid imagination of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can play out like an action movie or colorful book. Listen to your child closely. You may have a future playwright or author in your midst.

April is a tune time Aware!

Asperger's Syndrome is not curable. It is not a disease and does not really require a "cure". It does require some specialized therapy.

Fun and games for the autistic child on Halloween.

For children with ASD, sensory learning may be the best educational platform and schools must make necessary accommodations for student success.

For children with autism, the development of social skills and socialization is important to academic success. Many public schools are now focusing on this educational program.